Umberto is a senior film reporter at TheWrap, covering film & television development, agencies and talent. He joined TheWrap in 2016. He has been covering the fanboy beat & breaking scoops for 20 years with numerous Hollywood trade, newspaper and magazine mentions to his credit.
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‘Cross’ Headliner Aldis Hodge Signs With WME
Hodge continues to be repped by The Priluck Company, Viewpoint, and Ziffren Brittenham LLP
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Ryan Reynolds’ R-Rated ‘Animal Friends’ Pushed to Spring 2026
The feature from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Entertainment co-stars Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Addison Rae and Dan Levy
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James Cameron to Adapt Joe Abercrombie’s ‘The Devils’
The feature film adaptation of the bestselling horror novel will be Cameron’s next project after “Avatar: Fire and Ash”
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3 Arts Acquires A&A Management Group
Aaron and André Eanes will oversee and expand 3 Arts’ sports division
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Can Warner’s DC Studios Rise From the Ashes With ‘Superman?’ | Analysis
James Gunn’s reboot not only aims to restart the entire DC universe but is one of Warner Bros.’ most crucial releases of the year
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Marvel Studios to Skip Comic-Con Hall H Panel This Year
With “Avengers: Doomsday” pushing out to December 2026, the company now has another SDCC before the film’s theatrical release
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‘Ballerina’ Gets June Release in China
Huahua Media will distribute the “John Wick” spinoff starring Ana de Armas
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Colin Trevorrow to Produce and Direct Untitled Conspiracy Thriller at Paramount
Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort banner is producing
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Marvel Pushes ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ ‘Secret Wars’ to Winter 2026, 2027
The next Avengers feature was originally set for May next year
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‘Elden Ring’ Live-Action Movie in the Works at A24 With Director Alex Garland
Video game publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. will partner with the film distributor for the adaptation
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Innovative Promotes 4 to Agent Ranks
Courtney Martin will work in the endorsements department, while Isaac Finn, Alex Jankovich and Madeline Petrovich join the talent division
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Sony Pictures Animation Names Damien de Froberville as President
He’ll serve alongside president Kristine Belson, overseeing the animation division’s upcoming slate
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Daniel Craig and Cillian Murphy in Talks to Star in Damien Chazelle’s Prison Drama
Paramount Pictures is distributing the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s “Babylon” follow-up
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Carey Mulligan in Talks to Join Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Film
The film will be released on 1,000 Imax screens over Thanksgiving 2026
